Tactical Magnetic Keeper

ABSTRACT

A tactical clothing accessory and/or clothing item which provides a magnetic attraction sufficient to reversibly secure military, police and other items. The tactical clothing accessory can be a tactical magnetic keeper having one magnet or a plurality of magnets which can reversibly secure one or optionally more items such as a firearm, an ammunition clip, a pair of hand cuffs, a hand cuff key, a baton, a knife, a magnet, or other magnetic object. The tactical clothing item can be a tactical vest having one magnet or a plurality of magnets which can reversibly secure such items. The tactical clothing accessory can be a belt having one magnet or a plurality of magnets which can reversibly secure such items. This disclosure also encompasses methods and means for making and using the tactical clothing accessory and/or clothing item.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/471,039 entitled “Tactical Magnetic keeper” filed Jun. 15, 2012, which is a nonprovisional application of and which claims benefit of U.S. provisional application 61/686,176 which is also entitled “Tactical Magnetic keeper” filed Apr. 2, 2012. This application claims benefit of U.S. provisional application 61/686,176 through intermediate nonprovisional U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/471,039.

This application is also a nonprovisional application of and claims benefit of provisional U.S. patent application 61/848,304 entitled “Tactical Magnetic Belt” filed Dec. 31, 2012.

This application is also a nonprovisional application of and claims benefit of provisional U.S. patent application 61/686,176 which is also entitled “Tactical Magnetic keeper” filed Apr. 2, 2012.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/471,039 entitled “Tactical Magnetic keeper” filed Jun. 15, 2012, is expressly incorporated herein in its entirely. U.S. provisional application 61/686,176 entitled “Tactical Magnetic keeper” filed Apr. 2, 2012, is expressly incorporated herein in its entirety. Additionally. U.S. provisional patent application 61/848,304 entitled “Tactical Magnetic Belt” filed Dec. 31, 2012, is expressly incorporated herein in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention regards tactical magnetic keepers for firearms and accessories.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

When an operator of a firearm which uses an ammunition clip is engaged in a gunfight the loss of even a moment during a reloading action can result in the death of the operator. Current technology fails to provide equipment which can allow for a sufficiently rapid reloading of ammunition clips to reduce the likelihood of the death of the operator. The current technology can be further inadequate if the operator is injured.

During a live gunfight, a strong need exists for equipment which supports a reduction of actions and time required to remove and reload an ammunition clip. Difficulties regarding reloading can waste valuable time and place an operator's life at risk. Additionally, time and attention regarding the carrying and handling of replacement ammunition and handling and carrying of ammunition magazines can cause great risk to an operator's life.

For Example, traditional firearms training regarding reloading instructs the hand gun operator to: firstly, obtain a fresh magazine; secondly, exchange magazines with the same hand which obtained the fresh magazine; and thirdly, place the semi-spent or spent magazine in a pant pocket or between the pant belt and body. This procedure can be difficult to execute and error can result in an operator incorrectly using the semi-spent or spent magazine. This method of handling magazines and reloading by an operator during a live gun battle takes too long and can lead to an operator's death. Further, traditional methods in the Law Enforcement community teach to either discard a weapon in case an assailant attacks or deal with a weapons malfunction in some sort of awkward method which can also lead to an operator's death.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The inventive embodiments disclosed herein regard magnetic keeper 1 s for a plurality of ammunition magazines. Use of the inventions disclosed herein provide faster responds times to immediate actions that need to be performed when an operator of a firearm is in combat situation, gun fight, training or other circumstance. The inventions disclosed herein can allow the weapons operator to more efficiently maneuver through hostile or other situations than by traditional methods. The embodiments disclosed herein can increase an operators' ability to change magazine with increased rapidity increasing the operator's likelihood of success or survival.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper can be attached to a belt directly, wrapped around its width or by a belt clip. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper can have a plurality of magnets, e.g. from 1 to 50 magnets. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper can have a plurality of magnets, e.g. from 1 to 10 magnets. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper can have three in the front of the clip and optionally can have one magnet on the bottom half of the back side of the clip. In an embodiment, one or more of the plurality of magnets can be a neodymium (NdFeB) magnets. Herein, the expression “neodymium (NdFeB) magnets” or “NdFeB” means the magnet can comprise the elements Nd, Fe and B. Other elements and material can be present. There is not compositional limit intended regarding any of these three elements. Equivalents, other magnet types and compositions are considered within the scope of this disclosure and consistent with and can be used with the embodiments disclosed herein.

In an embodiment, the Tactical Magnetic Belt can be a belt which holds a detachable and/or moveable Neodymium (NdFeB) Grade magnets in the front, sides and back of the belt. The weapons operator can utilize a Tactical magnetic keeper on the front of their gun belt and one on the back side.

In an embodiment, a tactical magnetic keeper can have: a support for a magnet; a magnet having a through thickness pull force in a range of from 2.5 lbs to 20.7 lbs; a means of attaching the magnetic keeper to a piece of clothing. Optionally, the tactical magnetic keeper can have a plurality of magnets and/or a belt loop and/or a clip. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper can have a magnet which is supported directly or indirectly by a casing and/or jacket and/or belt and/or item of clothing.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper can be adapted to reversibly hold a gun. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper can be adapted to reversibly hold one or more ammunition clips.

In an embodiment, a tactical clothing can have: a support for a magnet; and a magnet having a through thickness pull force in a range of from 2.5 lbs 20.7 lbs. In an embodiment, the tactical clothing can be a belt, a vest, a jacket, a pant, a shirt or an undergarment. In an embodiment, the tactical clothing can comprise a plurality of magnets. In a non-limiting example, a belt can comprise a plurality of magnets.

In an embodiment, a tactical magnetic keeper can have: a support for a magnet, said magnet having a portion formed to have a projection, said magnet having an engaging portion adapted to conform to a feature of a firearm; a magnet having a through thickness pull force in a range of from 2.5 lbs 20.7 lbs; and a means of attaching the magnetic keeper to a piece of clothing.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper can be adapted to conform to at least a portion of a barrel of a firearm and/or at least a portion of a handle of a firearm and/or at least a portion of a body of a firearm.

In other embodiment, a weapons operator can utilize a magnetic keeper as described herein to secure a weapon, a knife, a magazine, a baton, a flashlight, a hand cuts and/or a hand cuff key and knife.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention in its several aspects and embodiments solves the problems discussed above and significantly advances the technology of tactical clothing, ammunition transport and securement of ammunition magazines. The present invention can become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper in a closed configuration.

FIG. 2 is a frontal view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper in a closed configuration.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper in a closed configuration.

FIG. 4A is a front view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper in an open configuration.

FIG. 48 is a rear view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper in an open configuration.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a jacketed configuration.

FIG. 6 is a front view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a jacketed configuration.

FIG. 7 is a rear view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a jacketed configuration.

FIG. 8 is a side view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a jacketed configuration.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a backplate configuration.

FIG. 10 is a front view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a backplate configuration.

FIG. 11 is a rear view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a backplate configuration.

FIG. 12 is a side view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a backplate configuration.

FIG. 13 is a front view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet.

FIG. 14 is a front view of an embodiment of a jacket for the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet.

FIG. 15 is a sectional view of an embodiment of a jacket for the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a winged magnet.

FIG. 17 is a front view of the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet and a cover.

FIG. 18 is a side view of the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet and a cover.

FIG. 19 is a side view of the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet projecting beyond the cover.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a belt configuration.

FIG. 21 is a front view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a belt configuration.

FIG. 22 is a rear view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a belt configuration.

FIG. 23 is a side view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a belt configuration.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a tactical magnetic keeper 1 in a closed configuration. FIG. 1 illustrates the tactical magnetic keeper 1 having a plurality of magnets or securing a gun or other item. In an embodiment. The tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be reversibly secured to a belt 99. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can have a plurality of magnets optionally placed proximate to one another, at different places or at distanced from one another, e.g. locating three magnets on one side while another can be placed on a lower side and/or on the belt loop or clip. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 utilizes a first magnet 10, a second magnet 20 and a third magnet 30 on the front keeper portion 52. Optionally, a fourth magnet 40 can be used on the back keeper portion 54. A first snap 3 and a second snap 5 can be used to snap the tail portion 56 to secure the keeper around the belt 99.

In an embodiment, a belt 99 loop and/or belt 99 clip can be used on the back side of the casing. In an embodiment the belt 99 loop can be configured such that it can be fitted around a belt 99 or other member and closed, secured, shut, buttoned or snapped as show in non-limiting example in FIG. 1. The below loop can be secured around clothing features and accessories other than a belt 99, such as a belt 99 loop on pants, or a strap on a tactical vest, or any other member around which it can be configured and closed.

In non-limiting example, FIG. 1 illustrates three magnets which are accessible and/or visible by front view of the tactical magnetic keeper 1, as well as illustrating an optional magnet on the belt 99 loop by invisible lines. FIG. 2 illustrated a closed configuration frontal view of a leather belt 99 tactical magnetic keeper 1 having a plurality of Neodymium magnets.

In an embodiment, that tactical magnetic keeper 1 can have a polymer, rubber, plastic, cloth or other casing 50. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the casing can be configured to support and/or hold a plurality of magnets. In the embodiment of FIG. 1 the casing encases three magnets. Optionally, one or more magnets can be a neodymium magnet.

In an embodiment, the one or a plurality of magnets can be inserted into a casing which can have a front side and a back side. Optionally, the casing can have one or more openings and/or windows through which the respective magnets can be seen. In an embodiment, the casing can be configured in the shape which can be generally square and/or rectangular and which optionally can have one window or a plurality of windows on the front. Optionally on or more windows can be used on the back side of the casing.

In an embodiment, one or more magnets can be present in the belt 99 loop, optionally with respective windows to see the one or more magnets can be present in the belt 99 loop.

In an embodiment, the casing can have a first side and a second side. One or both of the first side and/or the second side can have a means, such as a latch, which can allow the one or a plurality of magnets to be inserted into the casing. Alternatively, the casing can be formed around the one or a plurality of magnets.

In another embodiment, the casing can have a top side and a bottom side. One or both of the top side and/or the bottom side can have a means, such as a latch, which can allow the one or a plurality of magnets to be inserted respectively into a magnet cavity of the casing. Alternatively, the casing can be formed around the one or a plurality of magnets.

This application is not limited as to how the magnets are placed in the configuration of a tactical magnetic keeper 1, e.g. inserted through one or a plurality of openings in the top, or inserted through one or a plurality of openings in the top, encased by overmolding, or by having material extruded or formed around a portion or all of one or a plurality of magnets.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the one or a plurality of magnets can be configured to be visible through one window or a plurality of windows. The one or one or a plurality of magnets can be tightly secured within the casing, while still being able be seen and/or magnetically attract a metallic object, such as an ammunition magazine.

In an embodiment, once the magnet is inside, it can be seen through the window and can be well exposed and tucked in tightly.

Finally, if a hand gun operator wants to perform an ammunition clip exchange, he or she can place the semi-spent ammunition clip on the tactical magnetic keeper 1 instead of attempting to find a pocket for the clip. This way the gun operator never has to keep his eyes off the assailant.

Optionally the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can nave a belt 99 loop which can secure the tactical magnetic keeper 1 to a belt 99 by a variety of means including, but not limited to, snaps, magnets, clips, buttons, Velcro™ and other means.

This disclosure is not limited regarding the type and size of a magnet or a plurality of magnets. For example a magnet can be a magnet having a size in the range of from ¼″ long×⅛″ wide×⅛″ thick (6.4 mm×3.2 mm×3.2 mm) to 6″ long×4″ wide×2″ thick (152.4 mm×101.6 mm×50.8 mm). In another aspect, a magnet or plurality of magnets can have a through thickness pull force value in a range of from 0.25 pounds to 1,082.2 pounds.

Numeric values and ranges herein this application, unless otherwise stated, also are intended to have associated with them a tolerance and to account for variances of design and manufacturing. Thus, a number can include values “about” that number. For example, a value X is also intended to be understood as “about X”. Likewise, a range of Y-Z, is also intended to be understoxod as within a range of from “about Y-about Z”. Unless otherwise stated, significant digits disclosed for a number are not intended to make the number an exact limiting value. Variance and tolerance is inherent in mechanical design and the numbers disclosed herein are intended to be construed to allow for such factors (in non-limiting e.g., ±10 percent of a given value). Likewise, the claims are to be broadly construed in their recitations of numbers and ranges.

Table 1 below provides non-limiting examples of magnets which can be used in one or more embodiments disclosed herein.

TABLE 1 Non-Limiting Examples Of Magnets For Use through thickness Dimensions Material Plating pull force ¼″ long × ⅛″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 2.4 pounds 6.4 mm × 3.2 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) ¼″ long × ¼″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 3.5 pounds 6.4 mm × 6.4 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) ⅜″ long × ⅜″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 5.2 pounds 9.5 mm × 9.5 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) ½″ long × ⅛″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) >5.2 pounds 12.7 mm × 3.2 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) ½″ long × ¼″ wide × 1/16″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 2.5 pounds. 12.7 mm × 6.4 mm × 1.59 mm) (NdFeB) ½″ long × ¼″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 4.9 pounds. 12.7 mm × 6.4 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) ½″ long × ½″ wide × 1/16″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 3.5 pounds 12.7 mm × 12.7 mm × 1.6 mm) (NdFeB) ½″ long × ½″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Chrome 6.9 pounds 12.7 mm × 12.7 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) (Cr) ½″ long × ½″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Nickel >6.9 pounds 12.7 mm × 12.7 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) ½″ long × ½″ wide × ¼″ thick Neodymium Nickel 13.8 pounds 12.7 mm × 12.7 mm × 6.4 mm) (NdFeB) ¾″ long × ¼″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 6 pounds 19.1 mm × 6.4 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) ¾″ long × ¼″ wide × ¼″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) >6 pounds 19.05 mm × 6.4 mm × 6.4 mm) (NdFeB) ¾″ long × ½″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 8.5 pounds 19.1 mm × 12.7 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) ¾″ long × ½″ wide × ¼″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 16.9 pounds 19.1 mm × 12.7 mm × 6.4 mm) (NdFeB) ¾″ long × ¾″ wide × 1/16″ thick Neodymium Nickel 5.2 pounds 19.1 mm × 19.1 mm × 1.6 mm) (NdFeB) ¾″ long × ¾″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Nickel 10.4 pounds 19.1 mm × 19.1 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) ¾″ long × ¾″ wide × ¼″ thick Neodymium Nickel 20.7 pounds 19.1 mm × 19.1 mm × 6.4 mm) (NdFeB) ¾″ long × ¾″ wide × ½″ thick Neodymium Nickel 41 pounds 19.1 mm × 19.1 mm × 12.7 mm) (NdFeB) 1″ long × ½″ wide × ½″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) >41 pounds 25.4 mm × 12.7 mm × 12.7 mm) (NdFeB) 1″ long × ½″ wide × 1/16″ thick Neodymium Nickel 4.9 pounds 25.4 mm × 12.7 mm ×.1.59 mm) (NdFeB) 1″ long × ½″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Nickel 9.8 pounds 25.4 mm × 12.7 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) 1″ long × ½″ wide × ¼″ thick Neodymium Nickel 19.5 pounds 25.4 mm × 12.7 mm × 6.4 mm) (NdFeB) 1″ long × ¾″ wide × ½″ thick Neodymium Nickel 45.3 pounds 25.4 mm × 19.05 mm × 12.7 mm) (NdFeB) 1″ long × 1″ wide × ⅛″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 13.8 pounds 25.4 mm × 25.4 mm × 3.2 mm) (NdFeB) 1″ long × 1″ wide × ¼″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 27.6 pounds 25.4 mm × 25.4 mm × 6.4 mm) (NdFeB) 1″ long × 1″ wide × ½″ thick Neodymium Nickel 55.2 pounds 25.4 mm × 25.4 mm × 12.7 mm) (NdFeB) 1.5″ long × 1″ wide × ¼″ thick Neodymium Nickel (Ni) 33.8 pounds 38.1 mm × 25.4 mm × 6.4 mm) (NdFeB) 2″ long × 1″ wide × ¼″ thick Neodymium Nickel 39.1 pounds 50.8 mm × 25.4 mm × 6.4 mm) (NdFeB) 2″ long × 1″ wide × ½″ thick Neodymium Nickel 78.1 pounds 50.8 mm × 25.4 mm × 12.7 mm) (NdFeB) 2″ long × 2″ wide × ¼″ thick Neodymium Nickel 55.2 pounds 50.8 mm × 50.8 mm × 6.4 mm) (NdFeB) 2″ long × 2″ wide × ½″ thick Neodymium Nickel 110.5 pounds 50.8 mm × 50.8 mm × 12.7 mm) (NdFeB) 2″ long × 2″ wide × 1″ thick Neodymium Nickel 220.9 pounds 50.8 mm × 50.8 mm × 25.4 mm) (NdFeB) 3″ long × 2″ wide × 1″ thick Neodymium Nickel 270.6 pounds 76.2 mm × 50.8 mm × 25.4 mm) (NdFeB) 4″ long × 2″ wide × 1″ thick Neodymium Nickel 312.4 pounds 101.6 mm × 50.8 mm × 25.4 mm) (NdFeB) 4″ long × 2″ wide × 2″ thick Neodymium Nickel 624.8 pounds 101.6 mm × 50.8 mm × 50.8 mm) (NdFeB) 6″ long × 4″ wide × 2″ thick Neodymium Nickel 1,082.2 pounds 152.4 mm × 101.6 mm × 50.8 mm) (NdFeB)

This disclosure is not limited regarding the shape of a magnet. For example, a magnet can be rectangular, square, curved, circular, oval, oblong, or custom shaped to accommodate an item to be attracted and/or reversible secured thereto.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can hold a Neodymium magnet on the inside of the front panel of the tactical magnetic keeper 1. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be sized or use with fashion belts, leather belts, tactical belts, or police belts. The tactical magnetic keeper 1 can wraps around the bottom belt 99 and the tactical belt 99 in order to keep them tighter together. The tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be made of leather, plastic polymer, nylon, resin, cured resin, metal, ceramic, composite or other material. In an embodiment a leather tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be worn by a user on the front portion of the tactical belt 99.

FIG. 2 is a frontal view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper in a closed configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 2 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper in a closed configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 3 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4A is a front view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper in an open configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 4A refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4B is a rear view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper in an open configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 4B refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 having a jacketed configuration. The embodiment of FIG. 5 illustrates a casing and/or jacket 60 and utilizing a first magnet 10, a second magnet 20 and a third magnet 30. In this embodiment, a belt clip 65 is used. Optionally belt clip 65 can have a portion which protrudes forward proximate to an end of the Jacket 60 to provide a barrier to the tactical magnetic keeper 1 accidentally falling off of the belt 99 or other item to which it is attached.

The clip and/or belt loop can be made for use with a tactical belt and/or police belt. These belts can be thicker and/or wider and have different dimensions than fashion-type belt for casual apparel.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 having a housed or jacketed configuration. In an embodiment, on or a plurality of magnets can be housed in a housing and/or supported in a jacketed configuration by a jacket. In a housed and/or jacketed configuration the housing or jacketing can be adapted for permanent or reversible attachment to a garment or piece of equipment in a manner accessible to an operator when in use. FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment in which the tactical magnetic keeper 1 has a clip which can be reversibly attached to an operator's belt 99 or other article of clothing or piece of equipment. The clip can be a metal, a plastic or other material. In an embodiment, the clip can be configured proximate to the rear of the housing and/or jacket.

FIG. 6 is a front view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a jacketed configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 6 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is a rear view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a jacketed configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 7 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 5.

FIG. 8 is a side view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a jacketed configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 8 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 5.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a backplate configuration. FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 having backplate clip 70 and utilizing a first magnet 10, a second magnet 20 and a third magnet 30. The magnets can be attached by a variety of means including adhesive, fasteners (e.g. a screw) or other means. Like reference numbers in FIG. 9 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 8.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 having a backplate configuration. As shown in FIG. 9, in an embodiment the backplate can be a portion of or integrated into a clip. In the embodiment of FIG. 9 one magnet or a plurality of magnets can be secured to the front side of a backplate.

In an embodiment, the Tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be have a backplate configuration belt 99 clip which can have three magnets, e.g. neodymium (NdFeB) magnets, secured to the front of the backplate and one on the bottom half of the back side of the backplate.

An operator can utilize on or a plurality of the tactical magnetic keeper 1, or example using a first tactical magnetic keeper 1 on the front of a gun belt 99 and a second tactical magnetic keeper 1 on the back side.

In an embodiment, a magnet can be attached to a backplate by an adhesive. In another embodiment, a magnet can be attached to a backplate by a fastener, e.g. a screw, bolt, rivet or other fastening means, method or device. A housing, strap, jacket, wrap or other means can also be used to maintain a configuration of a magnet and a backplate.

In an embodiment, a magnet can be secured by using on or more screws, rivets, bolts and/or other fastener. In an embodiment, a screw can be in each corner a rectangular shaped magnet such as the magnets show in FIG. 9, e.g. four screws. This disclosure is not limited regarding the shape of the magnet.

FIG. 10 is a front view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a backplate configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 10 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 8.

FIG. 11 is a rear view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a backplate configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 11 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 8.

FIG. 12 is a side view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a backplate configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 12 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 8.

FIG. 13 is a front view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet. FIG. 13 illustrates a wing jacket 100 having an optional metal plate, such as anchor plate 115 to which a winged magnet 110 can be magnetically attracted and vice versa.

FIG. 13 illustrates a first side panel 104 which can secure a first portion of the winged magnet 110 and a second side panel 106 which can secure a second portion of the winged magnet 110.

In an embodiment, the Tactical Magnetic keeper 1 can have a plastic encasing and/or jacket which can at least in part encase a neodymium magnet. In an embodiment the magnet can have one or a plurality of projections which can engage at least a portion of the jacket. In an embodiment, the one or a plurality of projections can slide into the jacket. In an embodiment, the jacket can be made at least in part of a plastic, a polymer, a nylon, a composite, a metal or other material.

In an embodiment, the jacket can have a piece of metal, which can be a metal anchor, to which the magnetic will be attracted and vice versa. In an embodiment, the piece of metal can be a small flat square shaped piece of metal. In an embodiment, the metal anchor can at least in part secure the magnet at a location in the jacket. In an embodiment, the projections in conjunction with one or more portions of the jacket can at least in part secure the magnet at a location in the jacket. In an embodiment, the jacket can have a first side groove and a second side groove which can be mated with a first projection and a second projection and can at least in part secure the magnet at a location in the jacket.

In an embodiment, the jacket can be placed inside a cover. Optionally, the cover can be a plastic, a polymer, a cloth, a metal, a ceramic, a composite, resin or cured resin and/or other material. In an embodiment, the cover can have a frontal exposure for the magnet to protrude from. In an embodiment, the cover can have a clip attached to the backside of the cover or reversible attachment to a belt or other object.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper has a magnet which can hold the weight of a gun and which can maintain magnetic hold on a gun during reloading procedures.

When an operator desire to reload a gun, the operator can place the gun on the tactical magnetic keeper which will hold the gun to the tactical magnetic keeper by magnetic force and keep the gun in place during the operators insertion of an ammunition clip. Upon reloading, the operator can pull the gun from the tactical magnetic keeper and resume use of the gun. Use of the tactical magnetic keeper achieves the ability of an operator to reload, remove the gun from the tactical magnetic keeper and engage in other actions, e.g. letting the slide go forward thus racking the gun, using only one hand. The gun can also be racked while it's magnetized on the tactical magnetic keeper 1.

FIG. 14 is a front view of an embodiment of a jacket for the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet. Like reference numbers in FIG. 14 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 13.

In an embodiment, a housing or jacket can have side grooves. A housing or jacket can further have a flat metal square 115 in the center of the jacket back portion 102 which supports and/or maintains the placement and configuration of a magnet or a plurality of magnets during and/or after respective placement in the housing and/or jacket.

In an embodiment. FIG. 14 can be a frontal view of a plastic encasing which has side groves. It also has a flat metal square in the center where the Neodymium magnet can be attracted and magnetically held and/or positioned. The groves can assist in holding the magnet in place as well.

FIG. 15 is a sectional view of an embodiment of a jacket for the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet. Like reference numbers in FIG. 15 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 13.

FIG. 15 illustrates the side grooves which can be used with the jacket. In an embodiment a first side groove 103 and a second side groove 107 can be used. In an embodiment, the jacket can comprise a plastic, a rubber, a polymer, a nylon, a resin, a cured resin, a ceramic, a metal, a composite and/or other material.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a winged magnet. In this embodiment, the winged magnet 110 can have a first wing 112 which can fit e.g. with the first side panel 104 and a second wing 114 which can fit e.g. with the second side panel 106. Like reference numbers in FIG. 16 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 13.

FIG. 17 is a front view of the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet and a cover. FIG. 17 shows an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 utilizing a cover 200. Like reference numbers in FIG. 17 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 13.

FIG. 17 is front side frontal view a cover 200. In an embodiment, the cover 200 can have an exposure and/or window where the Neodymium magnet protrudes from once the apparatus is fully assembled. In an embodiment, cover 200 can be comprise a rubber, a polymer, a nylon, a plastic, a resin, a cured resin, a ceramic, a metal, a cloth and/or other material.

FIG. 18 is a side view of the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet and a cover. FIG. 18 illustrates a clip for belt. In an embodiment, the clip can be reversibly attached to a tactical belt or a police belt. Like reference numbers in FIG. 18 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 13.

FIG. 19 is a side view of the tactical magnetic keeper having a winged magnet projecting beyond and/or outward from the cover. Like reference numbers in FIG. 18 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 13.

In an embodiment, one or a plurality of magnets can protrude at least in part from the housing. In another embodiment one or a plurality of magnets can be configured so as not to protrude from the housing. In yet another embodiment, one or a plurality of magnets can protrude at least in part from the housing and one or a plurality of magnets can be configured so as not to protrude from the housing.

In an embodiment, a metal belt clip can have grooves on the bottom portion. Additionally, the clip can have an oval shape on the back of the clip, which optionally can be small. In an embodiment, the fully assembled tactical magnetic keeper 1 can have grooves on the bottom portion.

In an embodiment, a fully assembled Tactical magnetic keeper 1. On the left side the Neodymium magnet can be magnetized and attached to the metal clip with a four screws. On a first side can be the metal belt clip can have groves on a portion (e.g. bottom and/or lower portion) and the oval shape in the center.

In an embodiment, the magnet can be shaped, molded or formed to conform and/or fit with one or more features of a gun.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 having a belt keeper 2 (also as “tactical belt 2”) configuration. FIG. 20 illustrates a tactical belt 99 have a plurality of magnets. e.g. first belt magnet 210, second belt magnet 220, third belt magnet 230 and a forth belt magnet 240. In this embodiment, the magnets are shown recessed into belt 200. Optionally, a portion of a magnet of the belt keeper 2 can be exposed to view and/or contact. Optionally, a portion of a magnet of the belt keeper 2 can be covered. The magnets can optionally be painted and/or coated. Contact can be with a paint, coating and/or other material deposited or covering the magnet.

FIG. 20 illustrates the belt keeper 2 in a closed position. In the non-limiting embodiment illustrated in FIG. 20, the belt keeper 2 can have a plurality of magnets. e.g. position at locations of the belt 99. In this embodiment, in addition to the four magnets shown a fifth magnet can be located on the belt to be e.g. near the wearers back and/or side. In an embodiment, the magnets can be removable. In an embodiment the belt keeper 2 can be made in part or in whole of leather, or other natural or synthetic material. This disclosure is not limited regarding the materials of construction of belt keeper 2. The belt keeper 2 can have one or a plurality of magnets which have neodymium. In embodiment, the belt keeper 2 can have on or a plurality of magnets at any point around its length and in any orientation to the wearer, front and/or back and/or sides.

In an embodiment, the belt keeper 2 can in an embodiment hold one or a plurality of detachable and/or moveable Neodymium (NdFeB) magnets in the front, sides and back of the belt keeper 2. In the example of FIG. 20 belt keeper 2 uses a belt buckle 202. In an embodiment, the magnetic keeper 1 belt 99 can have snaps.

In an embodiment, the belt keeper 2 can be a tactical belt, or regular dress or sport belt, or apparatus for a military operator, law enforcement officer operator, or civilian. In an embodiment, the belt keeper 2 can have one or a plurality of strong magnetic cubes e.g. neodymium (NdFeB), which are optionally removable and which can be utilized for numerous occasions and to reversibly attach a broad variety of items.

FIG. 21 is a front view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 having a belt keeper 2 configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 21 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 20.

FIG. 22 is a rear view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 having a belt keeper 2 configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 22 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 20.

FIG. 23 is a side view of an embodiment of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 having a belt keeper 2 configuration. Like reference numbers in FIG. 23 refer to like reference numbers in FIG. 20.

In an embodiment, when performing a tactical reload, instead of placing the semi-spent ammunition clip in a pant pocket or behind the duty belt, the weapons operator can simply places the clip on the belt keeper 2 (also as “tactical magnetic belt 2” or “TM Belt 2”). In an embodiment, where the weapons operator has the capability of only one arm and hand, he or she can place their handgun on the TM Belt 2 and perform a magazine and/or ammunition clip exchange (magazine is another term used for ammunition clip). In an embodiment, when a weapon operator is moving through a low light area with his or her weapon and flashlight, he or she can place their flashlight on the TM Belt 2 before entering a lit area and then come back to the flashlight quickly if needed. In an embodiment, when a weapon operator is retaining an assailant's weapon in a hostile situation, the operator can place the assailant's weapon on the TM Belt 2. In an embodiment, if an operator cannot handcuff an assailant, he can place the cuffs on the TM Belt 2 and later come back to them. In an embodiment, the TM Belt 2 can also be utilized as a handcuff carrier. Each cuff is placed on each side of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 where there is a magnet in place. In an embodiment, the TM Belt 2 can also hold a gun which is placed inside the pants without a holster. In an embodiment, the TM Belt 2 can also hold a cuff key/baton/knife or any metal or steel object. In an embodiment, the TM Belt 2 can aid in the extraction of a blade and the extraction of a baton if the operator cannot perform this due to injury.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be attached to and/or incorporated in tactical clothing, for non-limiting example a tactical vest, body armor, or other piece of clothing which can be worn by an operator. In non-limiting example, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be attached to or incorporated into a SWAT or SRT tactical vest.

In an embodiment, if an operator needs to transition to or from a baton or hand gun, he or she can magnetize the weapon not in use to the tactical magnetic keeper 1.

In an embodiment, The Tactical magnetic keeper 1 is a tactical belt 2 tactical magnetic keeper 1 or duty belt 2 apparatus for the Law Enforcement Officer or any person utilizing a duty belt 2. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can have a U shape cut out on top of the TM belt 2.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be used for the stripping or ripping out of a firearms magazine or ammunition clip when a malfunction in the weapon is apparent. The operator of the weapon slides the stalk of the clip onto the U shape structure and rips away, therefore, releasing the jammed ammunition clip or magazine.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can have strong magnetic cubes which can be used for numerous occasions while the weapons operator is engaged in a firefight.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be used when performing a tactical reload, e.g. instead of placing a semi-spent ammunition clip in a pant pocket or behind the duty belt 99, the weapons operator simply places the clip on the tactical magnetic keeper 1.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be used in an instance where the weapons operator has the capability of only one arm and hand, he or she can place their handgun on the TM Tactical magnetic keeper 1 and perform a magazine and/or ammunition clip exchange, (magazine is another term used for ammunition clip)

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be used when a weapon operator is moving through a low light area with his or her weapon and flashlight, he or she can place their flashlight on the TM Tactical magnetic keeper 1 before entering a lit area and then come back to the flashlight quickly if needed.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be used when a weapon operator is retaining an assailant's weapon in a hostile situation, the operator can place the assailant's weapon on the TM Tactical magnetic keeper 1.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be used if for some reason an operator can not handcuff an assailant, he can place the cuffs on the TM Tactical magnetic keeper 1 and later come back to them.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be used with or as part of an SRT or SWAT tactical vest.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be used as a handcuff carrier, e.g. each cuff can be placed on each side of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 where there is a magnet in place.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be used to hold a gun.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keep can be located inside of clothing, such as inside of pants or behind and/or in conjunction with a pocket.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 can be used to hold a cuff key/baton/knife or any object attracted by a magnetic source, e.g. a metal object or a steel object.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 makes changing an ammunition magazine easier. For example, in the circumstance where an operator is injured, the operator can change the magazine by using the following method: (1) release the empty magazine from the hand gun; (2) detach an ammunition magazine from the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2; (3) insert an ammunition magazine into the gun; (4) use the gun.

Optionally, a step of reversibly attaching the removed magazine to the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 can be used.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 makes changing an ammunition magazine easier. For example, in the circumstance where an operator is injured, the operator can change the magazine by using the following method: (1) release the empty magazine from the hand gun; (2) reversibly attach the gun to the magnetic keeper 1; (3) insert an ammunition magazine into the gun; (4) optionally rack the gun while it is reversibly attached to the magnetic keeper 1; (5) detach the gun from the magnetic keeper 1; and (6) use the gun.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 can be used to achieve the step of extending an ammunition magazine. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 can be used to achieve the step of opening a folding knife. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 can be used to achieve the step of carrying a pair of hand cuffs. Carrying hand cuffs by means of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 achieves quick and easy access to hand cuffs which is superior to the use of a closed non-magnetic hand cuff case, a semi closed non-magnetic hand cuff case and/or placing hand cuffs lose in the small of an operator's ones back by loose hanging or stuffing in ones waistline.

In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 can be used to achieve the step of carrying one or a plurality of hand cuff keys. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 can be used to achieve the step of carrying a flashlight. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 can be used to achieve the step of carrying a badge, police badge or other identification, card or small item which can be attracted by a magnetic field and/or source, such as a magnet. Carrying a badge, police badge or other identification by means of the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 achieves quick and easy access over other methods, such as keeping a police badge in a pocket or wallet. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 can be used to achieve the step of carrying a gun, weapon or other metal item. For example, an operator can carry the operator's gun or a recovered gun by means of reversible attachment to the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2. In an embodiment, the tactical magnetic keeper 1 or tactical magnetic belt 2 can be used to achieve the step of extending an extendable baton.

Example 1

In an embodiment a tactical magnetic keeper uses an epoxy coated neodymium magnet having dimensions of 2″×1.25″×⅛ and a weight of 1 oz.

Example 2

In an embodiment a tactical magnetic keeper uses an uncoated neodymium magnet having dimensions of 1.¾×¾×¼ and a weight of 1 oz.

In an embodiment a tactical magnetic keeper uses an uncoated neodymium magnet having dimensions of 2.1″×½″×¼ and a weight of approximately 1 oz.

Example 3

In an embodiment a tactical magnetic keeper uses a tan colored uncoated neodymium magnet having dimensions of 2″×1.25″× 3/16 and a weight of 3 oz.

This scope disclosure is to be broadly construed. It is intended that this disclosure disclose equivalents, means, systems and methods to achieve the devices, activities and mechanical actions disclosed herein. For each mechanical element or mechanism disclosed, it is intended that this disclosure also encompass in its disclosure and teaches equivalents, means, systems and methods for practicing the many aspects, mechanisms and devices disclosed herein. Additionally, this disclosure regards a magnetic keeper and its many aspects, features and elements. Such a tool can be dynamic in its use an operation, this disclosure is intended to encompass the equivalents, means, systems and methods of the use of the tool and its many aspects consistent with the description and spirit of the operations and functions disclosed herein. The claims of this application are likewise to be broadly construed.

The description of the inventions herein in their many embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the gist of the invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention. 

We claim:
 1. A tactical magnetic keeper, comprising: a support for a magnet, a magnet having a through thickness pull force in a range of from 2.5 lbs to 20.7 lbs, a means of attaching the magnetic keeper to a piece of clothing.
 2. A tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of magnets.
 3. A tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 1, further comprising a belt loop.
 4. A tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 1, further comprising a clip.
 5. A tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 1, in which said support is a casing.
 6. A tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 1, adapted to reversibly hold a gun.
 7. A tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 1, adapted to reversibly hold one or more ammunition clips.
 8. A tactical clothing, comprising: a support for a magnet, a magnet having a through thickness pull force in a range of from 2.5 lbs to 20.7 lbs.
 9. The tactical clothing according to claim 1, where said tactical clothing is a belt.
 10. The tactical clothing according to claim 1, where said tactical clothing is a vest.
 11. The tactical clothing according to claim 1, where said tactical clothing is a jacket.
 12. The tactical clothing according to claim 1, where said tactical clothing is a pant.
 13. The tactical clothing according to claim 1, where said tactical clothing is a shirt.
 14. The tactical clothing according to claim 9, where said belt comprises a plurality of said magnet.
 15. A tactical magnetic keeper, comprising: a support for a magnet, said magnet having a portion formed to have a projection, said magnet having an engaging portion adapted to conform to a feature of a firearm, a magnet having a through thickness pull force in a range of from 2.5 lbs to 20.7 lbs, a means of attaching the magnetic keeper to a piece of clothing.
 16. The tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 15, in which said engaging portion is adapted to conform to at least a portion of a barrel of a firearm.
 17. The tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 15, in which said engaging portion is adapted to conform to at least a portion of a handle of a firearm.
 18. The tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 15, in which said engaging portion is adapted to conform to at least a portion of a body of a firearm. 